Letter 283 (about 1863 - Franklin: 1862) Samuel Bowles lyrics

       The Zeroes - taught us - Phosphorous -
       We learned to like the Fire
       By playing Glaciers - when a Boy -
       And Tinder - guessed - by power
       Of Opposite - to balance Odd -
       If White - a Red - must be!
       Paralysis - our Primer - dumb -
       Unto Vitality!

I could'nt let Austin's note go - without a word -

                                                                                                          Emily -